A Woman in Love with Strawberries Reveals How to Be Happy

For Yuko Okumura happiness comes in the shape of a strawberry. Her house in Bloomington, Indiana is full of figurines, jewelry, kitchenware, and clothing, all emblazoned with the red fruit. Yuko’s daughter Yoko profiles her mother in this charming short film that offers some insight on how strawberries can save the world.

Featuring Yuko Okumura and Shohaku Okumura.Credits: Directed by Yoko Okumura; produced by Christopher Ruiz; cinematography by Bennett Cerf; animation by Isabelle Aspin; sound design by Sean Hines; original music by Polartropica / Ihui Wu and Alexander Noice; mixing and mastering by C.M. Rodriguez; title design by Anna Watanabe.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the world and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. To submit a film for consideration, please email sfs@natgeo.com. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

A Woman in Love with Strawberries Reveals How to Be Happy

For Yuko Okumura happiness comes in the shape of a strawberry. Her house in Bloomington, Indiana is full of figurines, jewelry, kitchenware, and clothing, all emblazoned with the red fruit. Yuko’s daughter Yoko profiles her mother in this charming short film that offers some insight on how strawberries can save the world.

Featuring Yuko Okumura and Shohaku Okumura.Credits: Directed by Yoko Okumura; produced by Christopher Ruiz; cinematography by Bennett Cerf; animation by Isabelle Aspin; sound design by Sean Hines; original music by Polartropica / Ihui Wu and Alexander Noice; mixing and mastering by C.M. Rodriguez; title design by Anna Watanabe.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the world and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. To submit a film for consideration, please email sfs@natgeo.com. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.